Reputation

• We have trained more than 2500 pilots since 1954 that have flown with over 30 different airlines globally.

Capability

• We have our own airport with an air traffic control tower, 1700 square kilometers of dedicated airspace and an updated fleet of 20 airplanes (Cessna 172S, Cessna 172N and Cessna 310)
• We have a modern training center with a state of the art ALSIM flight procedures trainer FNPT II simulator

Value

• Our licenses are approved by Serbian Civil Aviation Directorate (CAD) https://cad.gov.rs/en/home and we prepare you to become the best pilot you can be at a very competitive price.
• No hidden fees or surprises

Serbia is an undiscovered gem. The Balkan nation is a land where East meets West, both in an ideological and geographical sense.

A long and storied history

This was where the Ottomans met the Habsburg Empire, where one empire ended and another began, while proud people stirred passionately underneath. This is the land of St. Sava, of Prince Lazar, of Vuk Karadžić, Nikola Tesla, Milunka Savić, Novak Djokovic and a whole lot more.

Education

Belgrade University is the oldest and largest in Serbia, it is one of the most important educational and research centers in Europe. Since 1808, Belgrade university is constantly developing. During the 70s, university become international educational institution – many students from other countries are studying in Serbia.

Affordable

Serbia can praise that it is one of the most convenient places to live, and that’s exactly what makes it ideal for the life of students. This is a privilege with which few other countries can boast. Compared to other countries, living costs in Serbia are much lower.

If finances are an important factor in your choice where you will start your education, Serbia can definitely offer you with some of the best prices.

World-famous Nightlife and Festivals

Belgrade’s nightlife has become a thing of legend, and revelers flock to the White City from all over the world to party on the many splavs on the Sava and Danube rivers. 

Whether you are a trumpet enthusiast (Guča), EXIT Festival,  beer lover (Belgrade Beer Fest), jazz fan (Nišville Jazz Festival) or even a grilled meat obsessive (Leskovac Grill Festival), there is a celebratory itinerary waiting for you. There is a different festival practically every month in Belgrade, and plenty of events outside the capital waiting to be enjoyed in your free time.

A passionate populace

The famous Balkan hospitality begins and ends in Serbia, where the focus is on making sure guests leave with a positive impression of this magnificent country.

1912 – The Beginning – First flight in Vršac took place on on August 11th, 1912 with the pilot-engineer Aurel Vlaiku in command of the airplane.

1925 – Favorable winds made the Vršac region optimal for gliders, and the first aeronautical club, “Naša Krila” (“Our Wings”), was formed in 1925.

1934 – The first hangar for storing airplanes was built in 1934 after the capital investments came with a rise in the popularity of the gliding sport. After World War II, the intensive training of glider pilots in Vršac continued.
The group “Deveti” (“Ninth”) opened a gliding school and they flew gliders that they designed and built themselves. During these post-war years, total flying hours per year performed in Vršac were greater than in all other Yugoslav flying centers combined.

As a result, the Headquarters of the Yugoslav Air Force declared Vršac to be the Center for Glider Pilot Training.

1947 – Vršac Gliding Center was handed over to the Civil Aviation Authorities of Yugoslavia in 1947.

1954 – Civil Aviation Authorities appointed Vršac to be the official State Aeronautical Center.
Glider pilots were now joined by parachute jumpers, airplane pilots and model aircraft designers. Pilots from the Vršac Aeronautical Center took place in many competitions and brought home many medals and records.

1972 – Control of the Vršac Aeronautical Center was handed over to JAT – Yugoslav Airlines in 1972. With a new title, JAT Flight Academy, the Center took on a new role – training professional airline pilots. Over the next 38 years, almost 2000 pilots from Yugoslavia, India, Turkey, Libya, Angola, Malta and many other countries got their wings at the JAT Academy.

2010 – Serbia and Montenegro Air Traffic Services Agency (SMATSA) acquired the academy in 2010, giving it a new name – SMATSA Aviation Academy (SAA). SMATSA made significant investments into the academy, updating its fleet and infrastructure to bring them in line with the needs and expectations of modern aviation.

2021 – In 2021 the academy was handed over to the government and now is under the Ministry of Education. It is known as Aviation Academy Belgrade. Now there is a major revamp at the academy in terms of Infrastructure as well as equipment. In the year 2022-2023 there will be an inhouse campus ready with hotel, restaurant, caffe, gym, swimming pool, basketball courts, tennis courts. New DA-42 multi engine airplanes, A320 Level D simulator, ATR 72 Simulator, RNAV Approach, Cabin Crew Door Trainer and Simulator to name a few enhancements.